Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines · Asia
Mercedes sits on the route: 5 minutes from Taluksangay.
Mercedes is a town located in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. With a population of 8,729, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mercedes sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mercedes to your route.
The Zamboanga Regional Medical Center (ZCMC), formerly known as the Mindanao Central Sanitarium, is a retained hospital under the Department of Health of the Republic of the Philippines. Established in 1930, it serves a dual function: as a sanitarium catering to Hansen’s Disease patients across Mindanao and as aRead more
general hospital serving Region IX.
In 2019, Republic Act No. 11325 was enacted, upgrading the Mindanao Central Sanitarium in Pasobolong, Zamboanga City, into a tertiary-level hospital. This legislation increased its authorized bed capacity for general care services from 50 to 200 beds and mandated the enhancement of its facilities, healthcare services, and human resources.
On January 3, 2025, Republic Act No. 12117 was enacted, officially renaming the Mindanao Central Sanitarium to the Zamboanga Regional Medical Center.
Today, ZRMC continues its commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Region IX and specialized care for Hansen’s Disease patients throughout Mindanao.
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Mercedes is located in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 6.9586 latitude, 122.1483 longitude.
Mercedes has a population of approximately 8,729 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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